Knowledge of Revelation in the Interpretational Thought of Allameh Tabataba i

Allameh Tabataba’i believes revelation is an infusion such that it is veiled for everyone except the one who was meant to become aware. The following characteristics of revelation are introduced in Quran: its goal, content and its kinds. Allameh believes that the Prophet’s understanding of the unseen is what is called “revelation” in the language of Quran, and the state that one receives from revelation is called “prophecy”. According to the Holy Quran’s clear terms, revelation is descended to Prophet’s (S.A) heart and the first time the Prophet receives a revelation and his mission is declared to him, he doesn’t doubt that this revelation is sent by the Glorified God. Revelation which is the same as the esoteric consciousness of the prophets, is not like the common innate consciousness of people which is the same as the intellectual consciousness. Revelation is invulnerable and guarded from the origin of emission to the stage of people’s receipt. Also Quran’s letters are descended by God just like the meanings of Quran which are descended by God; thus the content of revelation includes both of them.